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Portugal’s Most Famous Book Fair Returns
The Lisbon Book Fair is back. Set to run from 29th May to 16th June 2024, this year’s edition will feature many new participants, and 10 more exhibitors than in previous years. Held since the 1930’s, the fair has grown into a popular cultural attraction for both locals and visitors. What to expect The numerous […]
Lisbon: New Nightlife Laws?
The Lisbon City Council has received around 150 contributions from the public after it presented proposals for measures to regulate the city’s nightlife. The proposed measures seek to balance the right to rest and night-time activities. Lisbon undoubtedly boasts one of the trendiest nightlife scene in the European region. Districts such as Bairro Alto and […]
A look at Lisbon’s Roman Galleries: 2024 International Day of Monuments and Sites
The International Day of Monuments and Sites is set for 18th April 2024. This year, it presents numerous opportunities for visitors to enjoy various offerings by museums and sites in the country. These include concerts, theatre and dance shows, guided tours among others. This year, one of the highlights includes the reopening of the Roman […]
Portugal’s Biggest Art Event Just Around the Corner: Why You Should Go
The Lisbon Art and Antiques Fair (LAAF) is back again this April, starting on 12th and lasting until 21st. This will be the 21st Edition of LAAF, and as usual, it will be held at the Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon’s most iconic exhibition centre. LAAF is organized annually by the Portuguese Antique Dealers Association (A.P.A.) to […]
Gil Semedo April 19 “Caboswing” Tour is triple good news to fans
The talented Cape Verdean pop singer is returning to Lisbon after Portuguese fans charmed him last year. As part of a tour celebrating 30 years of his career, Gil Semedo performed at the Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon in March 2023, where fans responded with hearty standing ovations to his captivating voice, striking at the heart […]
Ricardo Ribeiro’s Lisbon Concert: A Must-See for Fado Fans in April
Acclaimed Fado singer Ricardo Ribeiro will grace the stage of Lisbon’s Centro Cultural de Belém on 11th April 2024, for a captivating performance of his latest album. This concert is part of the ‘Há Fado no Cais” cycle, which usually features both established and up-and-coming artists. This series of Fado concerts is organized by the […]
Portugal Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Carnation Revolution This Year
April 25th of every year marks the commemoration of the Portugal’s Carnation Revolution. The latter was a non-violent rebellion that put an end to a 50-year long dictatorship. It took place on 25th April 1974. Consequently, democracy was re-established in Portugal, and April 25 was christened ‘Freedom Day.’ It is a national holiday, but Lisbon’s […]
DJ Maphorisa Brings Amapiano to LAV this April
Amapiano Festival’s unique edition is only 21 days away, and DJ Maphorisa’s performance is one of the must-see highlights. Widely regarded as one of the best known Amapiano Djs and producers in the world, he will be rocking the stage at the Lisboa Ao Vivo (LAV) on April 19th 2024 from 10 pm. The South-African […]
Lisbon’s Street Named one of the Coolest in the World
TimeOut Global recently released a list of the 30 coolest streets in the world in 2024 and Lisbon’s Rua da Boavista is in the top 10. The list was formulated after the magazine’s global team of local expert contributors and editors chose the coolest streets in their cities. These were then narrowed down to a […]
Mark Your Calendars: 2024 Lisbon Art and Antiques Fair Commences on 12th April
The 21st edition of LAAF-Lisbon Art & Antiques Fair, is scheduled for 12th to 21st April 2024. This is a major art event, which is part of the international calendar of Art and Antique Fairs. This year, the fair will feature 33 exhibitors, including art galleries and antique dealers. LAAF has been in existence since […]
Hans Zimmer’s ‘A New Dimension’ Concert Comes to Lisbon: Save the Date!
‘The World of Hans Zimmer-A New Dimension’ concert series is about to rock Lisbon soon! Scheduled to take place at the Altice Arena on 27th April, the highly awaited concert is set to charm live audiences with the outstanding compositions of Hans Zimmer. Although he does not grace the stage himself, Hans Zimmer is the […]
Lights, Camera, Action! Italian Film Festival To Kick Off in April
The 17th edition of the Italian Film Festival will run from 12th April to 21st 2024 in over 15 Portugal cities. The festival has become a major event in Portugal dedicated to Italian cinema since its debut in 2008. In Lisbon, the highly anticipated event will take place at the Cinema Sao Jorge. Organized by […]